in the second set of photos, the researchers also measured how long the babies spent looking at the photos they had already seen versus the new photos, and used this as a measurement of information processing (i.e., how long it took them to realize that they had already seen the old photos.)
“by analyzing the time spent looking at the faces, we could determine both the speed with which the infants processed new information and assess their ability to pay attention,” the study authors wrote.
government response to phthalates
the u.s. centre for disease control first began measuring the levels of phthalates present in u.s. citizen’s urine as an indicator of how much of this chemical has been injected into or absorbed by the human body and found widespread presence of these chemicals.
health canada has
not yet confirmed
if this entire group of chemicals is
harmful to humans
, however, research on the effects of long-term chronic exposure to various forms of phthalates is continuously evolving. one form of phthalate considered toxic by health canada, dehp, has been banned in cosmetics and is heavily regulated in children’s toys and medical devices.
as of january 1, 2022, food packaging sold in maine
will be banned
from containing phthalates, except under specific circumstances. a certificate of compliance will be required for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of food packaging and disposable gloves to operate in the state.